The map has to be made with the Shadow Magic editor, patched to 1.4. The map has to be made from the You may NOT alter the pre-designed area of the map, with the following exceptions: * You may remove or add AI-blocks as much as you like. As for the map settings, they are totally up to you to alter in any way. You can add as many players, levels, portraits etc as you like. But there is one thing to keep in mind : The map should be made for Judges are : Magog I will be the only one who knows the author of the maps. The other judges will be playing the maps unaware of its creator. Each judge will play each map once and look at it in the editor. He will then use the following system to hand out points : The map he thinks is most fun to play will get 100 points. All other maps will then be given points compared to that map. A map only half as fun for example, will get 50 points. The points from all judges will be added together, and the map with the highest points win. If two or more maps recieve the same amount of points and have to be separated to get three winners, I will decide who wins. Judges will look specifically at : Graphics, story and use of the pre-designed area. The authors of the So, And Good Luck! [This message has been edited by Magog (edited 12-21-2005 @ 11:22 PM).]
...for all the mapmakers in the world to compete head to head in a breathtaking battle! You now have the chance to show off your wicked mapmaking skills and be greatly rewarded for it. I'm not talking about the usual fame and glory all great mapmakers recieve, but also some real life physical prizes! Read the info below, and you're on your way to become the next mapmaking champion!
You are not allowed to use any other kinds of modding tools to edit the map.
* You may add units and items.
* You may use events of any kind that trigger within the area, including "Change Terrain".
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We will not be very hard on spelling or grammar, since we want everyone to have a fair chance.
But do remember, your map will mainly be judged on overall fun and playability.
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You need to be registered at HeavenGames to participate. Your nick here will be the name you use for this competition. The competition will end at
You don't have to use it, but the judges will probably give you a few bonus points if this area is used in a clever way. You can't change the terrain in that area by using the editor. However, you are allowed to use events (like change terrain) to alter the area.
You can only enter the competition with one map.
No.
Yes.
As long as one of them is english, yes.
Any name you like.
No.
Yes, I'll remove your name before sending it out to the other judges.